Saturday, June 22, 2013

Fresh Strength

 

'God doesn't come and go. 

God lasts.
 
He's Creator of all you can see or imagine.
 
He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch His breath.
 
And He knows everything, inside and out.
 
He energizes those who get tired,
 
gives fresh strength to dropouts.
 
For even young people tire and drop out,
 
young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
 
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
 
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
 
They run and don't get tired,
 
they walk and don't lag behind'
- Isaiah 40 {The Message}.
 



 

22 comments:

  1. If only we all had as much energy as Melly!

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    1. That's my girl... #4 out of #6 grandchildren!

      Linda

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  2. Melanie's Great-GrandmaJune 22, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    That was just great to see Melanie enjoying what I used to do all of my growing-up days!!!! Of course, I was not allowed to wear shorts or slacks!!!! And, of course, that is one of my favorite verses - one that I even sing along with!!!

    Melanie's Great-Grandma

    {via email}

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    1. This is one of my favorite pictures of her!

      Linda

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  3. Such a cute picture, and so full of energy! Great scripture choice for the picture too! Dropping by from the Sunday Community.

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    1. Yep, Kalley - it just seemed to fit to a T!

      Thanks for dropping in this evening!

      Linda

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  4. He is definitely my strength. Without Him, I would faint and wither away!

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    1. Amen ... 'He is my strength from day to day, without Him I would fall ...'

      Thanks, Anne, for bringing that old hymn to mind this evening.

      Linda

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  5. I like this version of this scripture. Cute pic!

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    1. She's a sweetheart! You are, too, my friend!

      Linda

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  6. Love this translation! Thanks for sharing. :)

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    1. Yes ... let's hear it for The Message! Thank you for coming by this evening, my Sabbath friend ...

      Linda

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  7. With Fibro and CFS I cannot wait for the day when I get my new body that can run and play and do things to my hearts delight once we are all Home with Pappa.
    Hugs XX
    Mia

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    1. Someone very dear to me lives with fibromyalgia and other pain-related illness so I am hearing you well this morning. And I'm anticipating that glorious everlasting season with you.

      See you at the playground, dear Mia ...

      Linda

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  8. He renews daily our strenght! The Picture is just lovely,as well the translation :)
    Blessings to your weekend, Linda!

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    1. Daily, moment by moment, whatever we need His hand provides!

      Have a blessed Sabbath rest, Nina!

      Linda

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  9. I love Isaiah and just can't get enough of this book in the Bible.

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    1. And we've had alot of verses from Isaiah in recent weeks as I've read my way through it ... I do believe there'll be more to come, my friend!

      Linda

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  10. I always love the way the Message Bible says things, although I must admit, I thought this was penned by you, Linda. :) It really reminds me of a recent practice I've been working on--finding verses that explain aspects of God's character or describe who He is and what He does. This fits nicely in that list! Thanks so much for the inspiration, sweet friend.

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    1. I love sharing His Word. It speaks right to where we are ... powerfully!

      I hope your weekend has been restful and rejuvenating, my friend.

      Linda

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    1. These six grandchildren model exuberance and enthusiasm, joy and energy for me. God knows these old bones need a bit of shaking up now and then!

      ;-}

      Linda

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This is where we gather and hang out. I'd love for you to pull up a chair and jump right into the conversation. Or simply say 'hello.'

l'll be dropping in to visit you sometime soon ...

Linda

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